This document is shared with the singing membership and contains pretty much everything that they will need to know about the day of the assembly to set them up for success. It also includes reminders of protocols and expectations on how to engage with the students while on campus.
This document is shared with the singing membership and contains pretty much everything that they will need to know about the day of the assembly to set them up for success. It also includes reminders of protocols and expectations on how to engage with the students while on campus.
ALL THINGS RHYTHM: SCHOOL NAME
DATE
Letter Requesting Time Off
Letter Template for Employer—Here is a template letter that you can share with your employer to request time off for community service. Feel free to edit as needed.
RHYTHM SCRIPT
RHYTHM SCRIPT: TEMPLATE [DATE]
DATES + DETAILS
DATE | SCHOOL: SCHOOL ADDRESS
8:15AM – 12:15PM
- 8:15AM – SFGMC Staff Arrives to Setup
- 9:00AM – Singer Call Time / Light Breakfast + Coffee Provided
- 9:15AM – Soundcheck
- 10:00AM – School Choir joins
- 10:15AM – Soundcheck Ends
- 10:20AM – Students Arrive
- 10:30AM – Assembly Begins
- 11:30AM – Assembly Ends
- 11:35AM – Lunch w/ Students
- 12:15PM – SFGMC Departs
SONG LIST
Rehearsal Tracks + Sheet Music can be found on Chorus Connection in the RHYTHM Music Folder
- “Ripple”
- “If You Were Gay”
- Lyrics at m.47 are changed from “What you do in bed with guys” to “If you hold hands with a guy”
- “Huddled Masses” – Soloists: TBD
- “Truly Brave” – Soloists: TBD
- “Love Can Build A Bridge” – Soloists: TBD
MUSIC MEMORIZED / ON BOOK
*SINGERS MAY BE ON BOOK DURING THE PERFORMANCE, BUT YOU MUST HAVE A TABLET WITH A DARK CASE (black preferred) OR A BLACK BINDER (if using sheet music)
STORIES
- TBD
- TBD
MASKING / COVID PROTOCOLS
At this point in our COVID numbers, SFGMC’s Med Team feels comfortable leaving the decision to mask to each individual based on their level of comfort/concern. Those that wish to sing masked may do so, but it is not a requirement for this RHYTHM. We will have extra KN95 masks with us if you need one when you arrive on campus.
WARDROBE
- RHYTHM T-Shirt
- First shirt is FREE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE THIS SHIRT, EMAIL MITCH ASAP!
- Already have a RHYTHM shirt, but need a new one?
- Pay for the additional shirt HERE and notify store@sfgmc.org of the purchase.
- DARK Blue or Black Jeans
- Black Dress Shoes & Socks
DIETARY LIMITATIONS
Immediately following the second performance there will be a lunch with SFGMC and the queer students. The lunch will be catered by SFGMC. Please let us know if you have any dietary limitations for lunch BY 5 DAYS BEFORE THE SHOW.
SINGER INTRODUCTIONS
View the list of singers that have been selected for this RHYTHM to introduce themselves during the performance.
ATTENDANCE LIST
View the attendance list of singers performing at this RHYTHM.
ENTERING THE SCHOOL:
TBD
CARPOOLING:
If you are driving, please fill out this Carpool Sign-up Form.
If you need a ride, add your name to a car and then contact the driver to confirm!
PUBLIC TRANSIT / BART:
TBD
PARKING:
TBD
POLICIES FOR STUDENT INTERACTIONS
- NEVER. EVER. make suggestive or sexual comments about ANYONE while on the campus
- Only give your first name
- No cursing
- No sexual references
- Disable ALL dating apps
- Do not accept/request students on ANY social media platform
- No contact with a student — if they hug you, do not hug back or give a side hug…high fives or fist bumps are great!
- NEVER be one-on-one with a student, always have at least one other singer or student in the room/hallway with you at all times